Inter Milan Extends Henrikh Mkhitaryan's Contract, Delaying Retirement Until 2027
Inter Milan officially announced a contract extension for 37-year-old Armenian midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan, keeping him at the club until June 30, 2027. The one-year deal postpones his planned retirement. Mkhitaryan, who joined Inter in 2022, has made 187 appearances, winning Serie A titles in 2024 and 2026. The renewal retains experienced depth in midfield amid the departures of other senior players.
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Inter Milan Extends Former Manchester United Midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan's Contract Until 2027
Inter Milan has officially confirmed that 37-year-old Armenian midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan has signed a contract extension, keeping him at the club until June 30, 2027. The former Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund player had been out of contract on June 30 but accepted the offer to extend his stay. Mkhitaryan appeared in 39 matches across all competitions in the 2025-26 season, scoring 4 goals and providing 3 assists. The announcement coincided with the departures of four other senior players with expiring contracts: Yann Sommer, Stefan De Vrij, Francesco Acerbi, and former United defender Matteo Darmian. Mkhitaryan originally joined Inter after a Premier League stint with Manchester United from 2016 to 2018, which ended in a swap deal with Alexis Sanchez.
Yardbarker: SoccerHenrikh Mkhitaryan Extends Inter Milan Contract for One Season, Delays Retirement
Henrikh Mkhitaryan, the 37-year-old Armenian midfielder, has signed a one-year contract extension with Inter Milan, keeping him at the club until 2026. The deal postpones his planned retirement, which he had considered last summer. Mkhitaryan joined Inter in 2022 after previous spells at Borussia Dortmund, Manchester United, Arsenal, and Roma. He has made 187 appearances for the Nerazzurri, winning Serie A titles in 2024 and 2026. In the 2025-26 season, he played 39 matches across all competitions, starting 22. Mkhitaryan had previously stated he would stop playing after leaving Inter, but agreed to stay as long as the club wanted him.
Mercato 2025 : l'actu des transferts footHenrikh Mkhitaryan postpones retirement by extending for one season with Inter Milan
Henrikh Mkhitaryan, the 37-year-old Armenian midfielder, has signed a one-year contract extension with Inter Milan through 2026, delaying his previously considered retirement. Mkhitaryan, who joined Inter in 2022, had hinted in June 2025 that he would stop playing after leaving the club but would stay if kept. The extension makes him part of the Serie A champions' plans for another season. He has made 187 appearances for Inter, winning two Serie A titles (2024 and 2026), and played 39 matches last season, 22 as a starter. His career includes stints at Borussia Dortmund, Manchester United, Arsenal, and Roma.
Mercato 2025 : l'actu des transferts footHenrikh Mkhitaryan extends Inter Milan contract, postpones retirement
Henrikh Mkhitaryan, 37, has signed a one-year contract extension with Inter Milan through 2026, postponing his planned retirement. The Armenian midfielder, who joined Inter in 2022, previously suggested he would retire after leaving the club but extended his stay after the Italian champions expressed interest. Mkhitaryan has made 187 appearances for Inter, winning Serie A titles in 2024 and 2026. Last season he played 39 matches, starting 22. His career includes stints at Dortmund, Manchester United, Arsenal, and AS Roma.
Mercato 2025 : l'actu des transferts footInter Milan Officially Announces Contract Renewal with Mkhitaryan Until 2027
Inter Milan have officially announced that they have reached a contract renewal agreement with midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan. The 37-year-old Armenian player, born in 1989, will continue to play for the Italian Serie A club after signing a new deal that extends his stay until June 30, 2027. The announcement was made on July 1, 2027, via Inter's official website. Mkhitaryan, who joined Inter in 2022, has been a key squad player, and the renewal is seen as a move to retain experienced depth in midfield. The news was reported by Hupu Football, a Chinese sports news platform, and generated some reader engagement, with one comment noting his role as a substitute supplement is still necessary.
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